St Mary Magdalene Academy

All-through
Academy
Ages 4 to 19

Ofsted: Outstanding

Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N7 8PGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Mary Magdalene Academy is an all-through school in Islington for ages 4 to 19. It is one of the 69 schools in Islington. It ranks 1st of 8 secondary schools in Islington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 July 2023, report published 18 September 2023

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Good
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths77%

77%, 15 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths30%

30%, 22 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

198 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score59.3

59.3, 13.2 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths70.7%

70.7%, 25.3 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths81.8%

81.8%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc58.1%

58.1%, 17.6 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.55

5.55, 1.46 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

149 students

Average point score per A level entry38.87

38.87, 3.87 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,561 pupils on roll, with places for 1,360

Eligible for free school meals35.2%

35.2%, 8.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language18.3%

18.3%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.9%

16.9%, 2.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.7%

4.7%, 1.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Mary Magdalene Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Highbury Fields School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 57.4
City of London Academy Highbury Grove	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 45.4
North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School	0.6 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 67.5
The London Screen Academy	0.6 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
City of London Academy Islington	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 40.8

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: HIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 4 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Sixth form: Yes
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mr John Reardon
Phone: 02076970123
Website: smmacademy.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N7 8PG
Local authority: Islington
URN: 134314

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.